Global Connections (online)

Global Connections: A Transdisciplinary Approach (online)

Module Code

Level 5 (Intermediate)

Level 6 (Year 3/Finalist)

Module Convenor

Dr Heather MeyerLink opens in a new window (IATL)

Email:Heather.Meyer@warwick.ac.uk

When/Where

Term 1 or 2

Online

Assessment

Reflective e-Portfolio (40%)

Student Devised Assessment (60%)

What is the module about?

This is the fully ONLINE, asynchronous version of the long-standing face-to-face IATL module ‘Global Connections: A Transdisciplinary Approach (EUTOPIA) also on offer in Term 1 (2025/26). Study, learn and engage at your own pace, in a guided and supported manner!

Globalisation has changed our perspectives and experiences of the world through multidimensional, fluid and complex processes that interlink cultural, economic, ideological, political, social and environmental factors. In our increasingly interconnected world, the importance of developing, promoting and enhancing our intercultural awareness and understanding of global connections shouldn’t be underestimated. In the wake of counter-globalisation forces and the continuing rise of the national populist movement, a rich and pluralistic appreciation and understanding of 'the global' will be relevant to all Warwick graduates in their personal and professional lives.

Global Connections (Online) offers a transdisciplinary approach to learning through an innovative and research-led online format which encourages students to share insights as co-collaborators, and engage with new knowledges from both inside and outside the academic world. Multimodal activities guide the online learning experience on this module – including an exciting series of audio/video/text-based contributions from experts who are engaged in globally-oriented projects across a range of professional landscapes. Students are exposed to a diverse range of voices on this module that will showcase the exciting breadth of perspectives and approaches to globally-oriented issues, and that will underscore the range of vast complexity associated with global (dis)connections. Students are encouraged to reflect upon and integrate their own disciplinary excellence, and personal and professional experiences into their learning journey as they examine a diverse range of globally-oriented themes throughout the module.

**Note that this module does not feature the EUTOPIA cross-institutional collaborative experience – for this, please see the in-person module, Global Connections: A Transdisciplinary Approach (EUTOPIA).

What will the module cover?

Moodle is the primary VLE for this online module. This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual weekly content may differ slightly.

Week 1: Introduction to Global Connections: A Transdisciplinary Approach

Week 2: Global Governance, Democracy and Colonialism

Week 3: Global and Sustainable Development

Week 4 - Natural Resources, Trade and Commerce

Week 5: Global Health and Wellbeing

Week 6: Migration

Week 7: Environment and Climate

Week 8: Global Cultural Flows

Week 9: Media

Week 10: Global Knowledge Economy: Where are we now?

How will I be assessed?

This module has two assignments – both of which are designed to develop an interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary vocabulary and foster self-guided learning based on your personal/academic/professional interests and goals.

Curious to see examples of IATL assessments? See our Assessment ExhibitionLink opens in a new window

What skills will I develop?

Level 5 (2nd year)

By the end of the module, you will have:

Demonstrated a theoretical knowledge base and understanding of the complexities of globalisation and/or global connections.
Critically reflected on your progress, including its applicability beyond academia, in response to and engagement with module content, independent research, and collaboration with peers.
Critically analysed disciplinary/interdisciplinary boundaries (benefits and limitations) in addressing globally-oriented problems.
Referenced and communicated ideas in a way that demonstrates a familiarity with and grasp of professional and scholarly practice.
Applied an interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary approach towards your learning, including towards an independent research project.
Developed a coherent and informed argument and thesis in response to interrelated, global issues/problems.

Level 6 (3rd/4th year)

By the end of the module you will have:

Demonstrated a broad theoretical knowledge base and in-depth understanding of the complexities of globalisation and/or global connections.
Critically reflected on and evaluated your progress, including its applicability beyond academia, in response to and engagement with module content, independent research, and collaboration with peers.
Critically appraised disciplinary/interdisciplinary boundaries (benefits and limitations) in addressing globally-oriented problems.
Utilised a range of sources to reference and communicate ideas in a way that demonstrates a distinguished grasp of professional and scholarly practice.
Critically reflected on and applied an interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary approach to your learning, including towards an independent research project.
Developed a coherent, informed and justified argument and thesis in response to interrelated, global issues/problems.

Learning Outcomes

See module catalogue:

How to register

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